recomendations for fire system for race car?

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Jul 20, 2006 | 05:43 AM

Dented Rx7

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recomendations for fire system for race car?

and any suggestions for cheap place to buy, i found one that is NASA legal for about $375, anybody know a cheaper/better place

Jul 20, 2006 | 06:52 AM

Another Drew

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Re: recomendations for fire system for race car? (Dented Rx7)

Bimmerworld.com has a SPA AFFF 4 liter system for $299. It's a steel canister so it's a little heavier than the pricier aluminum ones.

Jul 20, 2006 | 07:42 AM

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Re: recomendations for fire system for race car? (Another Drew)

SPA!

Jul 20, 2006 | 10:21 AM

Andrie Hartanto

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I'm using Firecharger. I heard they changed ownership and might change the name too.

The advantage of Firecharger is user refillable. I bought a refil kit and bring it with me to the races. Just in case I have to discharge the unit, I can refill it right away and not miss any races.

Jul 20, 2006 | 11:10 AM

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Re: (Andrie Hartanto)

Refilling options is a BIG deal. Some systems are a huge pain in the *** to get refilled. I plan to talk to a couple of local fire equipment dealer/service shops in my area before I get anything. If I can't take the bottle to a regular fire extinguisher service shop, it isn't going in my car. Most race equipment dealers are a lot better at selling fire systems than they are at servicing them.

Been there, done that.